Mahalakshmi Harikrishnan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Recently licensed new graduate with high academic credentials and hands on experience in direct patient care seeking new graduate positions. Passionate learner with strong communication skills. Driven to challenging work environments to make a positive impact on patient lives. Committed and ready to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to create meaningful patient outcomes and advancing organizational growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptee, Respiratory Unit
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH)
Whittier, CA
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Performed direct patient care for patients with respiratory illness under supervision of Preceptor
- Nasopharygeal suctioning, IV insertion & therapy, medication administration, patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, assessment of AV fistula, oxygen administration, enteral tube feeding administration, foley catheter insertion and care, performed end-of-shift reports with RN supervision on 3-4 patients, chest tube monitoring.
- Delivered care and support services to patients in Acute Rehab Unit while being floated for support care, performing blood sugar checks, insulin administration, obtaining lab samples and hourly rounding on patients in the unit.
Telemetry Unit
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Downey, CA
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Delivered direct patient care to patients on telemetry under supervision of RN/course instructor
- Vital signs monitoring, head to toe/ focused assessments, wound care, medication administration, IV therapy, EKG interpretation, enteral tube feeding and assessments, Central line care, monitoring patients on ventilator support, infection control protocol, patient teaching on critical medications and emotional support; performed critical thinking and alerted RN staff on an abnormal HR pattern which resulted in patient safety (12-lead EKG was performed and a cardiology consult was placed).
Acute Care Unit
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Downey, CA
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient care on patients with high-acuity under supervision of RN/course instructor
- Focused assessments, vital signs monitoring, central line care, medication administration, IV therapy, tube feeding administration, skin care for burn victim, wound care, and maintaining patient safety.
Psychiatric Hospital
La Casa Psychiatric Health Facility
Long Beach, CA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Performed therapeutic communication, mini status assessments; participated in group therapy sessions with patient, gained practical experience with care planning per patient needs, patient teaching on coping skills, self-care strategies, building rapport to understand care needs, and applying communication to de-escalate situations.
Maternal and Paediatric Unit
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
Downey, CA
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted w/normal and caesarean section deliveries, monitored maternal and fetal health using diagnostic tools, medication administration for mother/infant, performed infant IM injections, newborn assessments, provided maternal emotional support- breastfeeding, postpartum depression, performed uterine massage for boggy uterus, and PPH monitoring.
Medical-Surgical Unit
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH)
Downey, CA
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed direct patient care for patients with acute care needs under supervision of RN/course Instructor.
- Delivered focused assessments/head to toe assessment, medication administration- oral, SQ, IM, IV site assessment, IV therapy, wound care, critical thinking, assistance with ambulation, foley, catheter insertion, pain management, patient teaching, managing patient safety.
Stroke Care Unit
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Downey, CA
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered direct patient care for patients with neurological deficits under supervision of RN/course instructor
- Performed focused assessments/head to toe assessment, dressing changes, assistance with changes, monitoring for acute changes in condition, medication administration- oral, SQ, IM, assessment of IV site, assistance with ambulation, patient teaching, and managing patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton06-2027
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CAMaster of Science - Life Sciences
Avinashilingam Deemed University
Coimbatore, INDIABachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Madras
Chennai, INDIASkills
- Basic Life Support (Current)(AHA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Current) (AHA)
- Attention to Detail
- Patient advocacy
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Flexible and adaptable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- EHR documentation- Epic, Cerner & Orchid systems
- Documentation Course Certification (Nursing Partners Solutions Inc)
- Mock Code Simulation attendee (Cerritos College Simulation lab)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Team members at the Nursing Program (ADN) to teach awareness about Diabetes Prevention to college students within the College Community (Cerritos College)
Community Diabetes Prevention Teaching Project:
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California Board of Nursing, February 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, June 2025- present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, December 2025
- “Document to Defend” Nurse Documentation Training Course, November 2025
Languages
Hindi
Limited Working
tamil
Professional Working
Timeline
Preceptee, Respiratory Unit
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH)
10.2025 - 11.2025
Telemetry Unit
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
08.2025 - 10.2025
Acute Care Unit
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
Psychiatric Hospital
La Casa Psychiatric Health Facility
01.2025 - 03.2025
Maternal and Paediatric Unit
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
10.2024 - 12.2024
Medical-Surgical Unit
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH)
08.2024 - 10.2024
Stroke Care Unit
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Life Sciences
Avinashilingam Deemed University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Madras
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Cerritos College
Awards and Recognition
Recipient of Academic Excellence Award for the year 2025-26 in the discipline of Nursing in my college, based on nominations from the faculty of the Cerritos College Department of Nursing.